I am not sure that it is a situation of being gulible. The economy stinks right now, so people are looking for extra jobs and other ways to make money. Many of these scammers place ads on legit sites, or get the email addresses from resumes posted online. Then, this is the kicker . . . when you take the check to the bank the bank employees will tell you that the check has cleared or has been verified as good . . . this makes people feel safe about the check and then they continue on without any worries. Then, a week or so later, the bank will call back and inform them that the check is counterfeit and that they need to pay back the entire amount.

Someone please let me know about this. So out of nowehere I got this same email everyone has posted on Sunday and I answered it. Now today I received through fedex three money orders from money gram each one worth $850. They never answered my first email where I sent my information so I never got an assignment like many of you have nor are these checks. Technically this is like having cash in my hands because they are paid for since they are money orders. I emailed them back asking what my assignment was prior to googling this topic and finding this website. I realize this 99% a scam from what everyone has said but at the same time I don't have a check I have money orders. I'm too freaked out to try to cash them because I don't want them to be fake and for my bank to think I'm some thief. Has this happened to anyone? I'm waiting for them to email me back in reference to my "assignment".

You have been Accepted as one of our Mystery shopper/Survey Agent. You will be evaluating Wal-Mart Stores and Western Union Services in your neighborhood, Kindly check out for one Wal-Mart store and one Western union Agent outlet you will like to evaluate, make sure the store and the outlet you will chose are close to your area as much as possible,you will have to send the name and address of the two location to us,Please note that you are to act Cool, Calm and Confident through out the period which you will be carrying out your survey at the store, in order not to arouse any suspicion. you will be shopping at Wal-Mart stores and also make a transaction at the Western union, You will write a report about the customer services you will send your report back to us via Email, you will have to use the following pointers to prepare your report :

1) How long it took you to get services.2)Ambiance/Outlook of the Shop/Outlet3) Smartness of the attendant4)Customer service professionalism5)Reaction of personnel under pressure6)Information that you think would be helpful7)Your comments and impressions.

A package will be sent out to you, inside the package you will find your Compensation payment and other fund you will use to carry out your surveying process , You must not use your personal money to complete any of the surveying process and there will be no reimbursement of any kind since we are providing you with all the fund you will need to carry out the survey.

An Evaluation Instruction will be given to your through email, this will tell you what to do at thevWal-mart and the Western union location and how to expend the fund at each location. Please reply this Email and give us the name and address of the Wal-mart and Western union location you will be evaluating.

Thank you.The Hiring ManagerRev. Fredrick Smith

second email from them thought it might be useful, im usually good on spotting them but that email address didn't anything on google, well now it will, therefore thats the second email i got....i replied back this email since i noticed they cant even spell mystery right lol and searched the subject led me to this site....now im contemplating whether or not to attempt any counter attack on them...imma computer guy and have a lot of friends that know how to do stuff they not supposed to....or just to say screw it and not do anything and move on...i mean i hate seeing crap like that and people falling victim of scams such as these makes me mad as hell...whats ur opinion, leave em or hack em? going to the police would be a last resource since i think they are little puppets for this fake government we have to deal with

You will be evaluating any Wal-mart store and one Money Gram outlets of your choice in your City.You will be getting the money orders for the survey today via Ups Express,Kindly stay around and sign for the delivery.As soon as you get the money orders,have the money orders cashed at your Bank, then you can go ahead with the Evaluations. The Payment you have just received covers all expenditures including evaluation, shopping, transport and your compensation (Salary=$300.00) for this survey. You are to purchase Goods of your Choice for your own Use at any Wal-mart store in your City which you are evaluating , spending not more than a $50.00 dollars altogether, you will also be using $20.00 for transportation . Also as regards Money gram, we will be using our company feed-back mechanism therefore you will be sending funds through Money Gram outlets in your City, back to Us.

As soon as you have the money orders cashed in your bank, you will deduct all the above sum which is $300+$50+$20+money gram transfer charge and you will have the remaining fund sent in the money gram outlet you are evaluating.Below is the information which you'll transfer the Money Gram Transaction to:

Please remember what we are really after are the lines of question stated below, those are guidelines that you will lookout for during your visits to Wal-Mart and Money Gram.

GUIDELINES:-

-How long it took you to get services.-Ambiance/Outlook of the Shop/Outlet-Smartness of the attendant-Customer service professionalism-Reaction of personally under pressure-Information that you think would be helpful-Your comments and impressions.-Your personal opinion We are Counting on you, and expect a detailed report.Thank you.--The Survey Team.

They almost got me! I was looking for money gram locations on google when scam came up.. come to find out! I almost got tricked! That is the e-mail they sent me this morning. The check isnt here yet, I dont know what I should do it once it comes. I was kinda hoping it was an exception but from doing research the messages all say the same thing.

I got contacted by two ppl, and I contacted each one of them in case they knew each other. the two ppl who contacted me were named Michael Hamilton "Hiring Manager" and someone named Garry Roy. I emailed Hamilton with no response and and invalid phone number. When I emailed Garry, this is what i got:

hello, you can get back to me with the details of the MTCN and al u think i will need to get the money out.roy

On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 12:18 AM, I wrote:

Hey Garry,I just got an email from Michael Hamilton the hiring manager? Telling me to go to western union and that the money is already being sent. Should I forget about the money gram and Walmart? Or do I now have 3 assignments?

He didnt even address my questions. SMH SO glad i found this site because i already have credit cards to pay off and dont need to add 1,000 dollars or more to what i owe the bank lol

It is better to just block their email address and NOT talk with them again. They are probably in another country, but why take any chances.

Instead of writing an angry letter to the scammer, you could write a letter to your local news media or government agencies asking for more scam education and awareness. Education is the key to fighting these scams, so we are trying to get the word out everywhere we can!

Unlike the methodologies used in mainstream market research, mystery shopping attempts to gauge the service delivery process instead of the service result. You are to visit businesses to evaluate; these evaluations are done anonymously, with you posing as a regular customer. After which you are required to complete a detailed critique, including a writte n report of the visit, customer service, salesmanship, hospitality amongst other things that will be spelt out to you.

Examples of details you are to send to us are:-1) How long it took you to get services.2) Smartness of the attendant3) Customer service professionalism4) Sometimes you might be required to ruffle the attendant a bit, to see how they react to clients when under pressure.

After which we then customize your evaluation criteria and communicate your results back to the companies in an accurate, comprehensive and timely manner and they would carry out their own duties in improving these services to meet the goals and expectations they have established for their customers.

Your identity would be kept confidential as the job states (Mystery shopper) you would be paid a fee of $200 for every duty you carry out, and bonus on your transportation allowance, and funds would be given to you each time you have to dine as part of the duty.

If you are interested kindly fill out the form below as we would need the details for sending payment packages and also to find assignment areas that are close to you and would offer you flexibility. An acceptance e mail would be sent to you once you are confirmed for the job; Emails would be sent to you on what and where your duties would be a day or two before assignments are carried out

If you are still interested, Please reply this e-mail with the following information:-

Congratulations your application has been viewed by our Hiring department, and has been approved. Through extensive background checks your information has been reviewed and processed.It is a pleasure to inform you that you have been cleared to receive employment from us.

Your first assignment would be to run a survey on two(2) prominent companies in your area, whose exact location would be disclosed to you later on,Both companies are listed below.

The 1st is a Money Gram Location

The 2nd a Restaurant

The management and staff of Money Gram has reported a lapse in the services of their Management and some of their staffs.

Their complaints were based on reports which several customers forwarded anonymously and Phone calls which were also made to the head office.

The Money Gram location was reported for evaluation for the following reasons.

(I) Poor level of hygiene(ii) Rudeness to customers(iii) Time wasting(iii) Late opening time and Closing before time.

Your Secret Evaluation (first assignment) would be

1) To make a transfer of fund from this Money Gram location to our Mystery shopper at another location which would be given to you,and the funds would be picked up by our mystery shopper based at the location were customers filed reports of missing funds.

2) You would have to record the time at which you got to the location and the duration of the transaction.You would be sent a check which would cover your payment of $200 for the duty. As soon as you receive the check, you are to cash it, and deduct your $200, and use the rest of the money for the assignment.

3) Upon receiving the payment package, the locations address would be forwarded to you, and also the Name and address of whom the Mystery shoppers transfer would be made to. You would have to keep a comprehensive report on every activity you carry out.

4) You would also give me the name of the cashier that attended to you.

Instructions on how second assignment would be carried out would be sent to you on completion of the first assignment.

As a reminder:Every activity of Mystery shoppers remains a secret between you and your employees. As as the company reserves the right to every documentation and information which you gather on behalf of the company. More so, I will always provide the necessary funds for you to carry out any project/assignment given to you.

Let me know if you are ready for this task , so that I can prepare the cashier for this activity and get the check to cover the cost of the wire transfer and your commission ASAP.

A swift acknowledgement of receipt of this email and your readiness to continue with this job will be appreciated.

The phone number is in San Antonio which is only about an hour from where I live. I googled Dawson Mystery Shoppers and did not find anything on that name. I emailed them back and told them I was ready to move forward so I am assuming I will be getting a check in the mail soon. What should I do with it? Take it to the police?

I also received a letter in the mail this was from American Financial Group and had a phone number and P.O. Box address in Austin, TX. When I looked at the post mark it was from Canada. I was skeptical as this sounded too good. Lucky I found you. It did have a check enclosed from Sun Trust/North Florida N.A. Jacksonville Urban League.

The instructions were almost exact of all the other stories on this site.

What is the best way to stop these people? Is there someone I can contact locally on this?

What is the best way to stop these people? Is there someone I can contact locally on this?

For now, education is the best way to fight these scams. Since the scammers are in another country, it would be the law enforcement and government in THAT country that would have to do something about it.

You can help to educate others by spreading the word about these scams. Tell your friends, join our facebook group (use the link in my signature to find us on all different social networking sites) and use the Share button at the top of this page to link our site directly to your social networking pages or email it to your friends.

Adecco Group <adeccogroup@hotmail.com>to ME:date Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 3:31 PMsubject RE: I would like to apply for your position.mailed-by hotmail.com

hide details Aug 4 (2 days ago)

Hello Mystery Shopper,

Thank you for your swift e-mail response , Your information has been accepted and imputed into our database. Your assignment shall be as follows;

FIRSTLY:You are to shop at Wal-Mart and give a report on customer service, quality of product, and cleanliness of the establishment. I hope there is a Wal-Mart store in your area. Money will be provided for you to shop..

SECONDLY:1. You will also ascertain the ease of sending Money Gram from Wal-Mart.2. You will also be paid a commission of $200 for your assignments3 We are going to send you a check or making a wire transfer to you for the assignments.4. You are not to use any money from your pocket.5. I need you to Confirm the following information below,

Note: PLEASE ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU ARE ALWAYS CLOSE TO YOUR PHONE TO ANSWER IT AND ALSO CHECKING YOUR EMAILS REGULARLY BECAUSE THIS HAS A LOT TO DO WITH COMMUNICATION.

After shopping at Wal-Mart, you will send the balance through Money Gram so as to ascertain the ease of on-line and instant transfers as against check and money orders. Adequate information will be provided as to where to send the balance as soon as payment arrives.

Let me know if you can handle this. I await your reply.

Hiring ManagerROBERT HAMMACK.ADECCO GROUP315-403-6831

Dear mystery shopper, We are very happy to inform you that a payment has been sent to you via ups courier service with tracking #1Z2F9T340196574551 . You will receive it this morning. As soon as you have the check, proceed to your bank to get it cashed then proceed with your assignment as a mystery shopper. All you need to do is go to any walmart of your choice and carry out your evaluation by recording any flaws noticed during your shopping time at the store. Deduct $200 commission covering costs to be spent at Walmart and extra $200 for your work making the sum of $400, when you are done proceed to moneygram but it is better to use the money gram service around you. Please have it at the back of your mind that no staff of the store you are evaluating should know you are a mystery shopper. Below is the name and address of the Mystery shopper whom You have to transfer the funds to so that she can continue with her Evaluation . Be aware that money gram is going to charge you a token to get this money sent, deduct the money gram charges from the balance you have with you after deducting your own commission and get the remaining transferred.

The bank were the check is coming from is One Mellon Bank:One Mellon Bank Center,500 GrantPittsburg PA, 15259- 0003Date Check Mailed: 8/5/09 with check number at the top right hand corner: 5885Check and Routing Number: 5885|:043000261|:0917353

At the very top of the check it says: THIS DOCUMENT HAS A COLORED BACKGROUND AND MICROPRINTING. THE REVERSE SIDE INCLUDES AN ARTIFICIAL WATERMARK.

I Then went on to ask the man were was he from and he said New York.Can I just shrewd this fake check because I know its a scam, or can I just send it to the bank listed on the check.

We are very Happy to inform you that payment has been sent to you via ups courier service with tracking # XXXXX, You should receive it earlier today. As soon as you have the check, proceed to your bank to get it cashed proceed with your assignment as a mystery shopper. All you need to do is go to any walmart of your choice and carry out your evaluation by recording any flaws noticed during your shopping time at the store. Deduct $200 commission covering costs to be spent at Walmart and extra $200 for your work making the sum of $400, when you are done proceed to Money Gram but it is better to use the money gram service in walmart so as to have a perfect evaluation. Please have it at the back of your mind that no staff of the store you are evaluating should know you are a mystery shopper. Below is the name and address of the Mystery shopper whom You have to transfer the funds to so that she can continue with his Evaluation in the United Kingdom. Be aware that money gram is going to charge you a token to get this money sent, deduct the money gram charges from the balance you have with you after deducting your own commission and get the remaining transferred.

I received the same latter as others. A friend said she had been scammed by someone this way, so I decided to check this out so as not to be on probation as she is for falling for their scam.

They say they are with Consumer Survey Specialists and give address as A&A Associates LLB., Bellvue, NE 68123 and say they are Member of AAi Group of Companies. Telephone number Accounts is 1-647-1215 Fax number is 1-800-654-5287.

Mystery Shopper Evaluator is job description evaluating Money Gram Agency or Western Union Corp. Sent a check from SAC Federal Credit Union, Cashier's Check 27-8344/3040, Check Number 10002815. Noticed it was mailed from Canada, with a Canada postage mark and Canada postage stamp. All this did not add up.

Sure wish this wasn't a scam as i am disabled, and daughter is on 30 day medical leave from her job and could have used the money to pay bills.

Thank you for keeping people informed, and out of trouble with the law.

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